how to tell if a fanfic is gonna be great

aliteralmelon:

  • the characters argue with the author in script format before the fic even begins
  • usage of the XD face or :3 face
  • “i suck at summaries" 
  • the author interrupts the story with their own thoughts in parentheses
  • 13 year old emo phase version of the author as a mary sue OC that a character is in love/best friends with